Archive - Jan 2013
Understanding the importance of the Treaties to First Nations and all Canadians
January 31, 2013 - 4:09pm | by brianbeatonIdle No More movement brings Canadian history into focus
Treaties are a permanent reminder that indigenous people were not conquered, but were brought into the agreement as partners.
INM and Chief Spence attacked by Conservative senator and MP at gathering in urban centre
January 31, 2013 - 9:42am | by brianbeatonConservative MP and senator belittle Chief Theresa Spence, Idle No More movement
By: Tonda MacCharles Ottawa Bureau and Nevil Hunt, Published on Wed Jan 30 2013
Two members of Stephen Harper's Conservative caucus - an elected MP and a senator - publicly disparaged the Idle No More movement and Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence at a fundraising dinner for a provincial candidate Tuesday.
January 29th
National Video Conference and Webstream of IDLE NO MORE gathering of First Nation leaders - Jan 30
January 29, 2013 - 11:14pm | by brianbeaton
https://www.facebook.com/events/479009182136059/
Bookmark livestreaming website:
http://firstnationhelp.com/livestream/
Speakers include -
Wab Kinew (Host) - CBC Reporter and INM Activist
Special Guests: Idle No More Founders
Pamela Palmate
Little Bands Native Youth Hockey Tournament, Dryden, Feb 11-17 - registration deadline of Feb 1
January 29, 2013 - 8:32pm | by brianbeatonFrom http://littlebandshockey.myknet.org/
LITTLE BANDS NATIVE YOUTH HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
February 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 , 2013
DRYDEN ARENA
2 ice surfaces (rinks)will be used
January 28th
Northern Bands Hockey Tournament in Dryden March 11 to 16, 2013
January 28, 2013 - 3:05pm | by AnonymousFrom http://www.northernbandshockeytournament.ca/
Northern Bands Hockey Tournament
March 11th to 16th, 2013
The Tradition Resumes...
28 Teams Will Compete for $65,000 in Cash and Prizes
A Side Champions $25,000
A Side Runners-Up $15,000
B Side Champions $10,000
B Side Runners-Up $7,000
C Side Champions $5,000
January 25th
Fort Severn First Nation halts aerial surveys supporting political leadership, fasters and INM
January 25, 2013 - 3:40pm | by brianbeatonFort Severn First Nation Press Release
Fort Severn First Nation halts aerial surveys to support government-to-government talks
Northern First Nations Hockey Tournament in Sioux Lookout March 11-17, 2013
January 25, 2013 - 12:36pm | by brianbeaton
January 24th
First Nations themselves are the ones needing to be leading the Idle No More movement
January 25, 2013 - 3:12am | by brianbeatonfrom http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/adam-kingsmith/idlenomore-white_b_2539079.html
Non-Aboriginal? Idle From the Sidelines
Posted: 01/24/2013 - Adam Kingsmith, Writer, Editor
Powerful message of thanks from Wab Kinew to First Nation fasters for their leadership and sacrifice
January 25, 2013 - 2:47am | by brianbeatonMiigwetch Chief Spence
January 24th, 2013
Ahow Ogichidaakwe Theresa, nimiigwetchiwiyin. Aazhaa kigiigichiminochige. Kidaagiigiiwe noongom. Gegoo chaaniminoken. Gigaminoayaamin. Kidaagiimawadisaag kidaanisag nongom. Miigwetch ndikid. [Translation to follow]
To Chief Theresa Spence,
January 23rd
Honouring Chief Theresa Spence as Assembly of First Nations support declaration
January 24, 2013 - 12:01am | by brianbeatonFull text of declaration that will end Attawapiskat chief's six-week protest
The final text of the declaration that has now been signed by representatives from the Assembly of First Nations, the New Democrat caucus and the Liberal caucus: